HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 04-02 01/20/2004
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RESOLUTION 04-....QL
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE REQUEST OF
WILLAMALANE PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT
FOR FUNDING OF A 2004 RECREATION TRAIL PROGRAM GRANT
WHEREAS, rehabilitation and restoration of the Springfieid Mill Race is an important
element in the revitalization of Downtown Springfield, and a high priority of the Council; and
WHEREAS, the United States Army Corps of Engineers ("Corps") has completed and
Ecosystem Restoration Report and Environmental Assessment which concludes that there is a
federal interest in rehabilitation and restoration of the Springfield Mill Race and recommending
certain improvements, including education and recreational facilities in the vicinity of the current
site of the Springfield Millpond, on property owned by the City; and
WHEREAS, the Council has expressed its intent to enter into a Project Cooperation
Agreement with the Corps for construction of those improvements under Section 206 of the
Water Resources Development Act; and
WHEREAS, Willamalane Park and Recreation District ("Willamalane") has been, and
is, and active partner with the City in this project, and, in particular, is participating in the design
of the recreational and education facilities to be construc~ed; and
WHEREAS, Willamalane plans to apply to the Oregon Department of Parks and
Recreation for a 2004 Recreation Trail Program Grant of up to $100,000 in support of the
recreational facilities to be located at the site of the current Millpond; and
WHEREAS, Willamalane's grant application request will be for additional funding
needed to construct the trail head and Phase 1 of the trail system at the MillraceIMill Ponds,
which are located at the historic Booth-Kelly Mill site, in downtown Springfield. The proposed
multi-use trail system will open access to this newly developing natural area to recreational use
for both local residents and visitors. It will also revitalize a very vital and important urban
landscape of downtown Springfield.
WHEREAS, the Council has been informed of the nature ofWillamalane's application
and believes that application is worthy of funding and desires to indicate its support for the
application;
. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common council of the City of
Springfield hereby determines that it supports and endorses the application of Willamalane for
funding a 2004 Recreation Trails Program grant; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Manager and other officers, employees
and agents of the City are hereby directed to inform Oregon Department of Parks and Recreation .
of that support by transmitting a copy of this resolution to the Oregon Department of Parks and
Recreation; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect upon adoption by
the Council and approval by the Mayor.
Adopted by the Common Council of the City of Springfield, Oregon, by a vote of ---5-
for and ~ against, this 20th day of January, 2004.
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